Envoy London proudly dresses Mr. England 2017-18

Hameedia, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear specialist recently awarded the winner of Mr. England 2017-19 - Jack Eyers 

DFCC Bank spreads joy and excitement this festive season

DFCC Bank has launched a thrilling Christmas Light-up to brighten the holiday season in conjunction with a host of exciting

Oman Air wins double at World Travel Awards

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman,has been awarded “World’s Leading Airline – Economy Class

Moody’s says recent revenue measures not adequate to improve SL’s credit profile

Despite the recent measures towards strengthening the fiscal front, Moody’s Investors Service is of the opinion that such action would not drastically alter Sri Lanka’s fiscal strength and thereby improve the country’s credit profile.

Cargills Bank wins ‘Excellence in Omni Experience’ at IDC Insights Awards 2017

Cargills Bank was recognized as an ICONIC Superhero for excellence in Omni Experience, at the recent International Data Corporation (IDC) Insights Awards. 

Airtel partners Ideamart facilitating customer access to 7,000 developers

Airtel is now connected to Ideamart application development platform enabling customers to experience a variety of content available on the platform. 

After a decisive 2017 what’s in store for 2018?

Creating a shared future in a fractured world would be the goal of the World Bank and the IMF in 2018. 

Goyo’s digital fitness solution receives two back-to-back awards

Goyo, Sri Lanka’s trendiest fitness app and wearable inspiring Sri Lankans towards realistic fitness goals, was honoured with two major awards recently in recognition as a unique and extensive digital fitness platform. During the country’s annual SLT SILK Sports Awards 2017, held for the third consecutive year, Goyo clinche

Risk management in banks – A collaborative function

The digital transformation in the banking system in Sri Lanka is fast making inroads to compete with emerging financial intermediaries. The availability of differentiated qualitative services to customers akin to the new-age tech-savvy 

Nestle sells off tea brands in North America

REUTERS: Nestle has sold two of its tea brands in North America as the world’s biggest food maker presses ahead with reshaping its business to focus on new consumer trends and healthcare.

Alcobronz appointed as sole agent for Ford Power Tools in Sri Lanka

Alcobronz (Pvt.) Ltd is a leading Engineering Based Industry which involves Machinery Manufacturing, Importers and Distribution and a fully-owned subsidiary of Nawaloka Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd.

Sri Lanka optimistic of Russia lifting Ceylon Tea ban: minister

Sri Lanka is optimistic of lifting the temporary Ceylon Tea ban by the Russian Federation, Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen said yesterday.  

BOC becomes country’s No.1 brand at Interbrand Best Sri Lankan Brands 2017

The brand ‘BOC’ was recognized as the number one Sri Lankan brand by the very first Interbrand Best Sri Lankan Brands convention conducted at The Hilton Colombo recently.

Astron reaffirms excellence at SLIM-NASCO 2017 for 4th consecutive year

Astron Ltd, the leading pharmaceutical manufacturing, marketing and distribution company in Sri Lanka reaffirmed its excellence by emerging as the top winners in the Healthcare Category at the recently concluded National Sales Congress (NASCO) Awards 2017.

Did Blue-Green budget forget migrants and their ‘Greenbacks’?

Despite Sri Lanka’s2018 budget proposals, presented on 09 November 2017 being built around blue-green colors, greenbacks (US dollars in a color connotation)related to the country’s migrant workers toiling overseas received little or no attention. 

LiveU promotes flagship broadcasting products in Sri Lanka with live demo

LiveU, an America-based company that provides portable live video acquisition solutions recently hosted a live demo and knowledge sharing experience at the Galadari Hotel, together with Pan Audio (Pvt.) Ltd, the authorised distributor of LiveU products in Sri Lanka, to promote its flagship broadcasting products to the Lankan market.

Nawaloka Hospitals unveils landmark, multi-storey Specialist Centre

Sri Lanka’s super-specialty hospital, Nawaloka Hospitals, acclaimed for pioneering the private healthcare revolution in the country, announced another major milestone with the opening of its multi-storey Specialist Centre and car park.

Malaysian PM in town!

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak (L) and President Maithripala Sirisena (C) attend a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo yesterday (AFP)

Colombo streets light up from today

The Tourism Development and Christian Affairs Ministry and Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) have launched an initiative to light up Colombo’s streets for the festive season. 

Manufacturing and services activities expand in November

The Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMIs) in November 2017 continued to expand at a faster pace compared to October, due to the Christmas and New Year festive season, according to the Central Bank.

Socioeconomic challenges in present era of technology and innovation

Following is a summary of the keynote address delivered at the first Student Research Symposium of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Open University of Sri Lanka

SampathCards offers amazing discounts on eChannelling services

eChannelling PLC, the pioneer and largest doctor channelling network in Sri Lanka, has tied up with SampathCards to offer its credit and debit cardholders massive discounts on eChannelling service fee.

Lanka Hospitals partners with SLCH for CME activities

Lanka Hospitals PLC, the internationally accredited healthcare provider in the forefront of the medical industry, partnered with the Sri Lanka College of Haematologists (SLCH) to conduct a continuing medical education (CME) session on Flow Cytometry (FCM) in haematological diagnosis recently, at the Lanka Hospitals auditorium. 

Durdans Hospital Heart Centre – A premier centre for comprehensive cardiac care

The leading cause of death in Sri Lanka is ischemic heart disease. Ischemia, where the heart does not receive enough blood due to the build-up of plaque or a blood clot, can lead to a heart attack, irregular heartbeat, chest pain or even sudden death. Durdans Hospital Heart Centre is a cutting-edge facility devoted to the wide ranging care of cardiac conditions and also promotes preventive care for cardiac health.

Eco Waste Disposers introduces Waste King

Eco Waste Disposers recently introduced a product which offers a unique solution to Sri Lanka’s garbage problem. The garbage disposers eases the hassle of collecting and disposing food waste in residential and commercial 

Dr. Prasad Deshapriya wins Excellence Award 2017

Veteran Chinese acupuncture medical doctor, Kalubovila Acupuncture Clinic Director Prasad Deshapriya, was awarded Excellence Award 2017 for the service he rendered to the fields of Chinese acupuncture and beauty culture, at the 55th World Summit of Alternative Medicine, held at the BMICH recently. 

DSI Mega 2017 Shopping Festival opens doors for Seasonal shopaholics

The ultimate shopping festival, the DSI Mega 2017, was declared open on the 16th   of December, 2017at the head office

Virtusa LAN Challenge 2018

As part of our industry-graduate engagement initiative drive, Virtusa brings to you LAN Challenge, a team building gaming

Around Sri Lanka on one tank, Mercedes-Benz VITO beats the odds

Achieving a truly outstanding milestone in mileage, Mercedes-Benz announced the successful completion of its 

Mobitel’s X Station Facilitates First-ever 3D Printing Camp

Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel, recently partnered with RCS2 Technologies (Pvt) Ltd